15/05/2026
Richmond have brought back 3 of their 'Tiger cubs' for the game against the Saints. Noah Roberts-Thompson after some great VFL form got the call this week and will be the clubs 6th(?) debutante this year. Joining him will be 'Rising Star' nominee Sam Grlj and tall forward Liam Fawcett. Fawcett replaces Lefau and NRT and Grlj replace the injured Brown and McAuliffe. If you count the emrgencies that is the entire list of fit Richmond AFL players!
However, Richmond backs look solid and while Lynch and Campbell are in good form up front. So, it looks like the game will come down to the battle in the middle. Balta and OHB have been good in the ruck and Taranto, Ross and Hopper should get plenty of ball but so far this season it has been the delivery into the forward line where the problems have occurred.
One thing is for sure, the Tigers cannot afford another 'fade out' like last week, they will need to take it up to the Saints for all 4 qtrs.
As always, the NSW Richmond FC Supporters will be barracking for the boys at the 'Alex' on Sunday afternoon. So, come along and join as we cheer for a Tiger win. "Go Tigers! Eat'em alive!!"
Finally, there are still tickets available for our Sydney pre-game functiont on Fri 29th May at the Paddo RSL here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../tigers-vs-swans-friday... See more details on our website: https://www.sydneyrichmondtigers.com/ including the '"Kid's Guard of Honour" and "VIP Viewing" spots.
The VFL play Box Hill Sat at 10am and in case you missed it, here is the AFL squad as selected:
B. Vlastuin, Miller, Gray
HB. Broad, Short, Grij
C. Retschko, Taranto, Trezise
HF. Sonsie, Campbell, Green
F. Faull, Lynch, Fawcett
Foll. Balta, Ross, Cu***ng
I/C. Trainor, Burton, Roberts-Thompson, Hayes-Brown, Hopper
Emergency: Ryan, Smith, Lefau
In. Grlj, Fawcett, Roberts-Thompson
Out. Brown(inj), McAuliffe(inj), Lefau (mngd)